Shindaiwa HT254EF manual Throttle Cable Free Play, HourMaintenance, Assembly and Adjustments

Assembly and Adjustments

Throttle Cable Free Play

If the unit does not return to idle speed or doesen't reach full rpm, the throttle trigger free play may need to be adjusted as follows:

Throttle Trigger Free Play

1.Measure free play at the end of the throttle trigger. Throttle trigger free play should be approximately 5-7 mm (0.2-0.275"). See Figure 14.

2.If adjustment is necessary, remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews. Turn the cable adjustment fitting in or out until throttle trigger free play is approximately 5-7 mm (0.2-0.275").

3.Replace the air cleaner cover, and tighten the cover retaining screws securely.

Figure 14

Cable

Adjuster

Figure 15

5-7mm

(0.2-0.275)"

10-Hour Maintenance

(more frequently in dusty conditions)

1.Remove the air cleaner cover by loosening the two thumbscrews. See Figure 16A.

2.Remove and inspect the pre-filter. If the pre-filter is torn or otherwise damaged, replace it with a new one. See Figure 16B.

3.Clean the pre-filter with soap and water. Let dry before reinstalling.

4.Inspect the air cleaner element. If the

element is damaged or distorted, replace it with a new one.

5.Tap filter gently on a hard surface to dislodge debris from element or use compressed air from the inside to blow debris out and away from the air filter ele- ment.

IMPORTANT!

Direct the air stream at the inside face of the filter only!

6. Install the filter element, pre-filter and cover in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION!

Never operate the unit if the air cleaner assembly is damaged or missing!

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Figure 16 A

Pre-

Filter Filter

Element

Air Cleaner

Cover

Figure 16 B